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IV U4(4iA Ut>fl\rMuu% I IKnru f UiieAiim
Dr. Mattie McGlothen Ubrary / Museum
'"The law of truth was In his mouth and iniquity was not found in his mouth" Mai 2 6 "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." John 8
_
ED
VOLUME XXI, NO. XII
C.O.G.I.C. HEADQUARTERS, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
NOVEMBER, 1988
81st Holy Convocation
One To Remember
The 81st Holy Convocation will be remembered
as a very spiritual and meaningful expression of
Christian fellowship. In spite of 1988 being the
much anticipated year of the quadrennial elections,
when Church leadership positions are filled, the annual gathering of the saints was reminiscent of
more glorious years. People came rejoicing and
praising God for salvation, family, health and the experience of participating in another Holy Convocation.
The delegations came from everywhere to attend
the meeting. Whether they traveled from England,
Africa, Japan, South America or rode a car across
town Memphis, the glory of the Holy Convocation
made the trip worthwhile. Without a doubt the
throng was larger than ever and the convocation's
agenda offered something to everyone.
Daily the saints gathered for early morning
prayer. Bishop Ithiel Clemmons and the prayer warriors invoked the Almighty's blessings. The atmosphere at Mason Temple was spiritually charged. The prayers and consecration offered in different jurisdictions prior to the convocation created
a continual spirit of praise and uplifting. It seemed
no opposition nor spirit of iniquity could block the
joy within all.
Tuesday morning found the assembly seated and
listening to greetings from the general officers of
the Church. Bishop J. 0. Patterson, Sr. keynoted the
opening service. He wasted no time and preached
a message which set the tone for the entire convocation. That night Bishop Melvin Clark blessed the
congregation with a fire brand message about
"Holiness!' He reminded each person of his/her
heritage in the Lord.
Wednesday morning Bishop Esau Courtney stood
behind the scared desk at Mason Temple. He
delivered a message only a father could give. He
choose "Home Partnership" as his thought. After
he presented his wife of more than 50 years and
preached, it was evident how blessed the saints
were. That night service was dedicated to national
educational activities. Dr. Donald Wheelock combined his deep intellect and gifted delivery to inform
the saints about the subject, "Broken Cisterns'.' His
words were filling and healing to the depleted reservoirs within the soul.
Thursday ushered in a new day and the saints
started to anticipate the weekend. General Board
Member, Bishop Leroy Anderson stirred every
mind. His subject, "The World's Most Mysterious
Birth" got the convention's attention. Being in the
convention center a day early was no problem to
Bishop Watson. The smooth lexan used his strong
will and equally strong Texas hoop to hold a crowd
made tired by a full program. To the cry of "preach
anyhow bishop," he preached on the thought, "lake
a Stand."
The next day belonged to the Ladies, the most
beautiful and well dressed women in the world
came out strong. The supervisor of women, Mother
Mattie McGlothen delivered her annual address.
Mother caught fire and took her good time exhorting the convocation's delegates to righteous living.
(continued on page 2)
Quadrennial Election Yields New Faces
The quarennial elections produced many new
faces within the ranks of Church leadership. The
much anticipated election followed a very spiritual
and harmonious 81st Holy Convocation. Still, one
could identify the basic trappings of a political year
everywhere. The flyers, multicolored platform
statements and political conversations were witnessed and heard in every corner.
The local newspaper built its circulation on their
weak outside political analysis of election year
events. It was evident the secular press did not
understand the true circumstances and character
surrounding our quadrennial rush to the polls.
Nevertheless, the delegates understood why one attends the Holy Convocation and the purposes are
purely spiritual, histoncal and not political.
The candidates addressed the General Assembly
of the Church one last time. The convocation was
over and the speeches were lively. The responses
from the floor resounded with encouragement,
laughter and at times momentary cynicism. Some
candidates had cheering blocks who pushed up the
volume at the mention of the candidates name.
Armed with buttons, banners, lights, flash lights
and other items, one got the idea, "vote for me!' The
(continued on page 7)
New General Board seated, left to right: J. D. Husband, L. H. Ford, J. O. Patterson, Sr., C. D.
Owens, and C. L. Anderson. Standing left to right are: S. Green, L. E. Willis, J. N. Haynes,
P. A. Brooks, C. E. Blake, O. T. Jones, and R. L. H. Winbush.

IV U4(4iA Ut>fl\rMuu% I IKnru f UiieAiim
Dr. Mattie McGlothen Ubrary / Museum
'"The law of truth was In his mouth and iniquity was not found in his mouth" Mai 2 6 "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." John 8
_
ED
VOLUME XXI, NO. XII
C.O.G.I.C. HEADQUARTERS, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
NOVEMBER, 1988
81st Holy Convocation
One To Remember
The 81st Holy Convocation will be remembered
as a very spiritual and meaningful expression of
Christian fellowship. In spite of 1988 being the
much anticipated year of the quadrennial elections,
when Church leadership positions are filled, the annual gathering of the saints was reminiscent of
more glorious years. People came rejoicing and
praising God for salvation, family, health and the experience of participating in another Holy Convocation.
The delegations came from everywhere to attend
the meeting. Whether they traveled from England,
Africa, Japan, South America or rode a car across
town Memphis, the glory of the Holy Convocation
made the trip worthwhile. Without a doubt the
throng was larger than ever and the convocation's
agenda offered something to everyone.
Daily the saints gathered for early morning
prayer. Bishop Ithiel Clemmons and the prayer warriors invoked the Almighty's blessings. The atmosphere at Mason Temple was spiritually charged. The prayers and consecration offered in different jurisdictions prior to the convocation created
a continual spirit of praise and uplifting. It seemed
no opposition nor spirit of iniquity could block the
joy within all.
Tuesday morning found the assembly seated and
listening to greetings from the general officers of
the Church. Bishop J. 0. Patterson, Sr. keynoted the
opening service. He wasted no time and preached
a message which set the tone for the entire convocation. That night Bishop Melvin Clark blessed the
congregation with a fire brand message about
"Holiness!' He reminded each person of his/her
heritage in the Lord.
Wednesday morning Bishop Esau Courtney stood
behind the scared desk at Mason Temple. He
delivered a message only a father could give. He
choose "Home Partnership" as his thought. After
he presented his wife of more than 50 years and
preached, it was evident how blessed the saints
were. That night service was dedicated to national
educational activities. Dr. Donald Wheelock combined his deep intellect and gifted delivery to inform
the saints about the subject, "Broken Cisterns'.' His
words were filling and healing to the depleted reservoirs within the soul.
Thursday ushered in a new day and the saints
started to anticipate the weekend. General Board
Member, Bishop Leroy Anderson stirred every
mind. His subject, "The World's Most Mysterious
Birth" got the convention's attention. Being in the
convention center a day early was no problem to
Bishop Watson. The smooth lexan used his strong
will and equally strong Texas hoop to hold a crowd
made tired by a full program. To the cry of "preach
anyhow bishop," he preached on the thought, "lake
a Stand."
The next day belonged to the Ladies, the most
beautiful and well dressed women in the world
came out strong. The supervisor of women, Mother
Mattie McGlothen delivered her annual address.
Mother caught fire and took her good time exhorting the convocation's delegates to righteous living.
(continued on page 2)
Quadrennial Election Yields New Faces
The quarennial elections produced many new
faces within the ranks of Church leadership. The
much anticipated election followed a very spiritual
and harmonious 81st Holy Convocation. Still, one
could identify the basic trappings of a political year
everywhere. The flyers, multicolored platform
statements and political conversations were witnessed and heard in every corner.
The local newspaper built its circulation on their
weak outside political analysis of election year
events. It was evident the secular press did not
understand the true circumstances and character
surrounding our quadrennial rush to the polls.
Nevertheless, the delegates understood why one attends the Holy Convocation and the purposes are
purely spiritual, histoncal and not political.
The candidates addressed the General Assembly
of the Church one last time. The convocation was
over and the speeches were lively. The responses
from the floor resounded with encouragement,
laughter and at times momentary cynicism. Some
candidates had cheering blocks who pushed up the
volume at the mention of the candidates name.
Armed with buttons, banners, lights, flash lights
and other items, one got the idea, "vote for me!' The
(continued on page 7)
New General Board seated, left to right: J. D. Husband, L. H. Ford, J. O. Patterson, Sr., C. D.
Owens, and C. L. Anderson. Standing left to right are: S. Green, L. E. Willis, J. N. Haynes,
P. A. Brooks, C. E. Blake, O. T. Jones, and R. L. H. Winbush.